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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VI (503-514).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Socrates say a rhetorician must have to persuade a physician?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Courage.
(c) Support.
(d) Good looks.

2. What, according to Socrates, is the only way for remarks like Callicles' to be credible?
(a) If the person has experience.
(b) If the person is fearless.
(c) If the person has good intentions.
(d) If the person is knowledgeable.

3. Socrates explains that to escape injustice, one must ______ injustice.
(a) Ignore.
(b) Practice.
(c) Prevent.
(d) Define.

4. Why does Socrates regard rhetoric as a dangerous tool?
(a) Because it only gives the appearance of being knowledgeable.
(b) Because rhetoricians are too well respected.
(c) Because rhetoric is a guise for something sinister.
(d) Because so few hold the ability.

5. What is the benefit Callicles believes will come from those who have been wronged?
(a) They become stronger.
(b) They will educate others on how to do right.
(c) They will be at peace.
(d) They will stop asserting their authority over naturally superior people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Callicles claims that, through history, strength is reflected in what?

2. Why does Socrates hold rhetoricians in low esteem?

3. Why does Socrates ask to be corrected in his arguments?

4. What does Socrates claim is the greatest evil in Chapter IV?

5. According to Callicles, where does happiness come from?

(see the answer key)

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